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RV12 WFJ

2012 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 WFJ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,557 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,177 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 70,998 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 51,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,866 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 18,469 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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RV12 WFJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV12 WFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV12 WFJ registered?

RV12 WFJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 WFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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